Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai

In Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, players can take on their friends in intense wireless multiplayer battles employing all the most exhilarating aspects of...
See Full Description

Game Overview

In Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, players can take on their friends in intense wireless multiplayer battles employing all the most exhilarating aspects of Dragon Ball Z combat, including counter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management, all via an enhanced version of the renowned Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System. In single-player mode, players will be able to challenge some of the most evil characters ever seen in a comic-based video game, or select multiplayer and play as the bad guys themselves, becoming the most feared and powerful warriors in the universe. Gameplay features include a choice of 18 playable characters including prize fighter Pikkon, the ability to perform in-game transformations to more powerful forms, an all-new stage from the Janemba movie, and a total of seven game modes.

The Good

Manic gameplay successfully mirrors DBZ fights, Visuals are colorful, stylish, and full of over-the-top special effects, Solid selection of latter-day DBZ characters.

The Bad

Neglects some of the best parts of Budokai 3, Shabby selection of gameplay modes, Profile cards are lame, lame, lame.

The Bottom Line

In Dragon Ball Z: Shin Budokai, players can take on their friends in intense wireless multiplayer battles employing all the most exhilarating aspects of Dragon Ball Z combat, including counter-attacks, super high-speed bouts, flight and Ki (energy) management, all via an enhanced version of the renowned Saiyan Overdrive Fighting System. In single-player mode, players will be able to challenge some of the most evil characters ever seen in a comic-based video game, or select multiplayer and play as the bad guys themselves, becoming the most feared and powerful warriors in the universe. Gameplay features include a choice of 18 playable characters including prize fighter Pikkon, the ability to perform in-game transformations to more powerful forms, an all-new stage from the Janemba movie, and a total of seven game modes.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

Though it's missing some of the stylish action that helped make Budokai 3 so exceptional, Shin Budokai still stands as a fun and accessible 3D fighter.

IGN review logo
70/100
score

A very simplistic fighter with a "so bad it's good" storyline wrapped in an extremely portable package. It's not great by any means, but hardcore DBZ fans will find a whole lot to like here.

Game Specs

Memory
256 kb

Modes
Campaign, Challenge, Simultaneous, Tournament, Versus

 

Online Features
Online Multiplayer

Wireless
Wi-Fi Compatible (Ad Hoc)

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Violence
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation Portable
Release Date:3/7/2006
Publisher:Atari / Bandai
Developer:Dimps
Genre:Fighting
ESRB Rating:T
Gamesite:--

Recent Customer Reviews

Improved mechanics, yet lacking the flash from the console counterpart.

If you like DBZ, buy it. If you don't care about DBZ, rent it. If you hate DBZ, skip it.
Published 1922 days ago by C_A

Hmm, this seems familiar (100th review)

The game isn't very fun at all and it is very easy and I definately don't recommend buying...
more
Published 2029 days ago by cobadee

Dragonball Z: Shin Budokai for PSP
Top of Page © 2012 Juggle, LLC
All Rights Reserved
Encyclopedia & Reference Resource